With over twelve years of project experience, a diversity of available services and wide-ranging staff capabilities, EnviroCom clients can enjoy specialised services in Environmental Education, Training and Research.
Integrated Waste Management Services
- Client:
- Stanwell Corporation
EnviroCom has worked with Stanwell Corporation, primarily at Stanwell Power Station (SPS) west of Rockhampton, since 2008. Coinciding with the introduction of an integrated waste management plan for the site, EnviroCom has provided on the ground services to ensure effective and compliant management of waste via waste audits, waste systems advice, contractor liaison and delivery of environmental training. This has been supported through reviews of waste management policies and procedures, including the handling and tracking of regulated and hazardous wastes.
EnviroCom has also provided on ground waste advice during station outage (shutdown) events, assisting SPS to effectively manage increased waste volumes over this period.
Koala Education Strategy
- Client:
- Redland City Council
EnviroCom was commissioned to determine the demand for a koala conservation resource for schools in Redlands and to identify the format, content and focus of such a resource. This was done utilising a facilitated workshop with teachers and other key stakeholders. The results of the facilitated workshop were collated and analysed and presented in report format for the Council.
Waste Management Planning, Planning Workshops and On Going Waste Management Services
- Client:
- Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
EnviroCom was commissioned by QUT to workshop the development of a Waste Management Plan (WMP) with all the relevant stakeholders including facilities management (including the sustainability manager and officers plus finance controllers), departmental representatives and the waste contractors. EnviroCom was further commissioned to help with the development and review of the WMP.
This work came on the back of extensive waste composition assessments for QUT.
Education Facility Design (mobile & static)
- Client:
- See List below
EnviroCom is experienced in designing and project managing the construction of a variety of educational facilities across a range of environmental issues. All education facilities have been designed to be visually stimulating and promote a high level of interaction for a wide range of audiences and client needs. These include:
- Gold Coast Wipe Out Waste Vans 1 & 2
- Gold Coast/Allconnex Water-wise Trailer
- Toowoomba City Waste Education Wagon
- Toowoomba Materials Recovery Facility Education Centre
- Visy Recycling Education Centre
- Ergon QUT Smart Train
- Mont Dore (New Caledonia) waste education facility design advisory consultant
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council “Maroochy Waste Alert Centre”
Watersaver Programs
- Client:
- Gold Coast Water/Gold Coast City Council/Allconnex Water
Since 2002, EnviroCom has provided the community education services provided under the Watersaver banner. Services have included: event coordination, presentation and outreach services (school, community and industry groups); promotional material coordination; event outreach services; resource development (school programs); industry training; business follow up services (in response to applications); and multi-media resource development (list not exhaustive). In a number of these services, specialist skills were integrated into program delivery (for example specialist knowledge from the agricultural sector for incorporation in nursery industry training).
ecoBiz Facilitator Training
- Client:
- QLD Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM)
The ecoBiz training program is a DERM partnership program that helps Queensland businesses adopt eco-friendly principles that are beneficial for the financial, social and environmental bottom line. Under contract to the Qld DERM, EnviroCom delivers training to ecoBiz participants and facilitators (consultants) throughout south east Queensland and regional areas in the north of the state. EnviroCom has also delivered ecoBiz training on behalf of the Northern Territory Government (ecoBiz NT).
Corporate Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Programs
- Client:
- Brisbane City Council, QLD Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM), Queensland Rail, Colonial First State, Suncorp Stadium, The Gabba, Stanwell Corporation, Gladstone Port Corporation, Skilled Park.
EnviroCom has prepared a range of waste minimisation plans and programs for a variety of organisations. The plans and programs cover collection of baseline data, research into current on-site practices, infrastructure and limitations and provide a suite of recommendations. Waste minimisation programs may also incorporate staff/tenant training, development of educational materials (eg signage) and ongoing monitoring and review processes.
Bayside Community Graffiti Project
- Client:
- Bayside City Council
Bayside City Council commissioned EnviroCom to develop and implement the Bayside Community Graffiti Project. The strategic community plan integrated a range of direct action, community and other monitoring systems, communication systems to liaise and engage with a range of stakeholders (including community representatives, Local and State government authorities), community engagement and education activities and funding options. EnviroCom was then commissioned to implement the plan and source additional funding for the services. The project was highly successful with outcomes including a reduction of graffiti and clean up times as well as improved community engagement.
Waste 2 Resource Program
- Client:
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council
EnviroCom coordinates the delivery of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Waste Alert program. This program uses a diverse mix of education methods and initiatives to target identified sectors of the community to address specific program objectives as outlined in annual education plans. Strategies used in this program include: school engagement programs; teacher resources; facility tours and events; media alerts, releases and advertising; response to user enquiries/complaints; promotional activities; design and construction of specific community education centres, displays and resources; community competitions and associated engagement strategies; as well as coordination and support for direct community action.